Get That Tesla Before Your Home State Says 'No!'

6/17/2013 6:43PM

The state of North Carolina may pass a law banning sales of Tesla cars in favor of protecting the business of car dealership franchises, forcing Tesla consumers like Artis Beatty to act quickly with their purchases. WSJ's Michael Ramsey reports.

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